The state's Labor Relations Act stipulates that a majority of
workers in any field vote for union representation.

But out of 11,000 Minnesota-based child care providers, Kovacs
alleges only 4,300 are eligible to vote.

That disparity has led to questions about who will actually pay
for the proposed union.

"The possibility that childcare providers who opt not to join one
of the two proposed childcare unions could be required to pay
fair share fees has become a hotly contested point of
debate.

Despite assurances from Governor Dayton and statements from union
organizers, it’s clear that state law will allow the unions to
require fair share fees of non-members," blogged Dan with Childcare Freedom.

And it seems Ramsey County judge Dale Lindman agrees. CBS Minnesota reports the judge issued a temporary restraining order against
the unionization push, arguing against Dayton's executive order.

The issue comes back to court in January.

Illinois, Oregon and Washington were the first three states to
unionize childcare providers; 15 such unions have sprung up around the
country.